Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note8 Now Comes Bundled with Gear VR or DeX Station

After convincing a large share of buyers to go for the Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone and the newly launched Note8, the company is now after those who are still not sure about making the switch.

They are throwing in a new bundle which should entice most users because if you buy one of the smartphones in these days, you might get a free Gear VR headset to immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality. An alternative bundle is the one with the DeX station which allows users to convert their powerful Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop PC with a simple docking station.

The limited period offer is applicable on a range of models including the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, the Galaxy S8 Active and Note8 models. The purchase should be made directly from the Samsung website as these are not retailer specific offers.

In other times, the DeX Station usually sells for about $99 while the Gear VR headset costs about $129. While terms and conditions always apply, you have to buy one of the phones and add any one of these devices to the shopping cart before checking out. The DeX is a great choice for most users as a lot of apps work great on a monitor and soon Samsung may allow users to use Linux when docked with the help of an Android app.

Gear VR however is for the niche audience and should work seamlessly with all support VR apps found in the Google Play Store. Buyers have the choice to pick the gadgets they like for free before checking out of the store and both products will be delivered together.

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